Human Services is a career that’s centered around doing good in the community. It involves helping people in need and working to improve the lives of individuals, families, and populations. It’s not just a good field—it’s an incredibly rewarding one. … Continue reading Is Human Services a Good Degree Path?
More than ever, the time is now to explore a Health and Human Services degree. Over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that health and social assistance careers will experience the fastest growth of all employment sectors. … Continue reading What is a Health and Human Services Degree Program?
When young people aspire to higher education, preconceived notions can cloud reality — leading us to envision something closer to Animal House or Legally Blonde than an authentic college experience. Pop culture inundates us with ideas of what attending a … Continue reading Reclaiming the College Myth — The Journeys of Two First-Gen Students
By Michael Ferguson, MA At Goodwin University, embarking on the journey toward an associate degree in Human Services involves more than just coursework. It’s about real-world experiences and impactful internships. Meet HSR 297 and 298, the dynamic duo of human … Continue reading A Partnership with Purpose — How Goodwin’s Human Services Interns Are Impacting Their Communities
“There were a lot of stressful days, but one less stress was the financial part, so I knew I had to finish.” On June 3, 2023, Goodwin University held its commencement ceremonies on Dunkin’ Field in Hartford, Connecticut. Among the … Continue reading Goodwin’s SNAP Employment and Training Program Sees Four Human Services Students to the Finish Line
In the modern age, students interested and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others often consider majoring in human services or healthcare. A career in human services allows you to serve others through various community programs and … Continue reading Human Services vs. Healthcare: Which Career Field is Right for You?
Professionals and students alike think human services and human resources are interchangeable, as they sound so similar. While both career fields involve interacting with people and require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, there are several critical differences between human services … Continue reading Human Services vs. Human Resources: What is the Difference Between These Career Paths?
It is time to modify traditional teaching methods and explore new ways to help students learn. Learn how one Goodwin professor did this with UDL training. Continue reading Challenging Traditional Teaching and Learning
I recently had the privilege to interview Dr. Sherri Bernier, affectionately known to her students as “Dr. B.” Dr. B has been at Goodwin since 2012 and has taught many classes, many of which I have taken with her. I … Continue reading Q&A with Dr. Sherri Bernier – A Goodwin College Educator
If you are a caring, compassionate person who wants to help and serve others, you may be considering a career in the human services field. Human services professionals work to improve the lives of people – in a variety of … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Study Human Services?
Most people considering a Human Services career have a passion for helping others. They desire to make a difference, to support people in times of need, and to improve the well-being of others. Whether its helping veterans back on their … Continue reading A Fully-Rewarding Career: Human Services Salary Potential
“It’s a good day.” Ordinarily, that would be one of those off-hand remarks like “nice weather,” but it’s clear that in Katrina LaChance’s world a “good day” means a lot more. Katrina’s first encounter with Goodwin College began in 2002 … Continue reading “It’s a Good Day”: Personal Challenges Inspire Goodwin Graduate to Help Others
Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you caring, patient, and have excellent communication skills? Do you feel like you have a calling to serve your fellow man in need? If so, a career in human services may … Continue reading Human Services vs. Social Work: What’s the Difference?
Goodwin College Human Services student Heather Postemski is no stranger to caregiving. After serving as her grandmother’s caregiver during her five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, she went on to care for her mother who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. “I was … Continue reading Putting the Puzzle Together and Finding Your Passion
Goodwin College is one of a select group of institutions across the nation chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to receive a grant in the amount of $10,302 to implement an “Intergenerational Connections: Students Serving Older Adults” program. … Continue reading Goodwin College Selected To Receive CIC Intergenerational Connections Grant
Thanks to a grant focused on encouraging professional development for individuals from diverse backgrounds in human services, three Goodwin College students will have a rare — and challenging — educational experience that can profoundly shape their careers and benefit the … Continue reading Goodwin College Students Honored with National Fellowships
Human services is a career path that requires a great amount of compassion, trust, and the acceptance of others. It is a field full of heart, devotion, selflessness, and most of all – responsibility. Human service professionals are devoted to … Continue reading Must-Know Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals
Do you enjoy working with people and have a strong desire to help others? Have you done community service work in the past? Do you feel fulfillment in lending your services to people in need? Helping those who are at-risk … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Human Services Degree?
